Description

This Buffalo Chicken Bowl (With Rice) stands out with its irresistible flavor, easy preparation, and fresh ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a quick and nutritious dinner.

Ingredients

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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ cup buffalo sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2–3 cups lettuce, chopped
2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup carrots, shredded or sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
½ cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup ranch or blue cheese salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken pieces in a bowl with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Cook the seasoned chicken in the hot skillet for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through.
Lower the heat and add buffalo sauce and butter, stirring until the butter melts and coats the chicken. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding some tortilla strips on top.
This bowl can be customized with your favorite toppings like jalapeños or corn.
To make it lighter, substitute regular ranch dressing with a yogurt-based version.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 610
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 1240mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 95mg